Meetings
- • P&Z, 5p May 9
- • Commissioners Court, 9a May 13
- • Tourism, 5:30p May 13
- • MC Health & Resources, 10:30 May 14
- • JEDCO, 5:30p May 14
- • JISD, 6p May 14
- • City Council Special, 6:30p May 14
School Dates
- • Panola Associates Graduation, 5p May 9
- • Senior Scholarship Awards 6p May 16
- • All School Awards, 1:30p May 17
- • All Sports Banquet, 5p May 18
City Hall Closed
City Hall offices will be closed on May 24 from 8a-1p due to a private event. The offices will reopen at 1p.
Combat Vets
The Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association is sponsoring the 2024 Ark-La-ex Memorial Rally May 24-26 in Auntie Skinner’s in downtown Jefferson. There will be a live auction for a butchered steer, performances by Caleb Boles and Red Feather Tribe, and Loosey Anne Band, as well as bike games, and a fun run.
Memorial Day
Memorial Day Ceremonies will take place at 10a May 27 at Oakwood Cemetery. The event is sponsored by American Legion Post 304 and VFW Post 10373. The guest speaker will be SMSgt LaTosha Smith Jenkins, a 2002 graduate of Jefferson High School. For more information, contact Leah Cooper 903-38-6159, John Cooper 903-624-9047, or Ted Cox 318-320-2931.
Bees
Honeybees are out in full swarm now that summer is almost here. If you have bees, don’t call an exterminator. Instead, call Stanford Brantley at 903-742-2765 and let him help remove and relocate them.
Trade Days
Jefferson Trade Days are starting up again next weekend on N. US 59 at the “old truck stop” just past Prospect Road. They are open the 2nd and 4th Friday and Saturday’s of each month from 9a-5p.
2025 Calendars
The Marion County Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Calendar is coming back in 2025! Get your ad in now to feature your business! For more information, 903-665-2672.
Farmers Market
The Jefferson Farmers Market is getting ready to open Memorial Day Weekend and are accepting applications for those wanting to participate. The Cost is $25 for the entire season. They meet from 10a-2p every Saturday in downtown Jefferson. For more information, contact Doug Weir at the County AgriLife Extension Office, 903-665-2421.
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